Inspiration from strategy of blood pressure intervention in the elderly hypertensive patients for optimal blood pressure target

Hypertension,as the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease,represents the top cause of death,with the elderly as the most vulnerable population.[1]In China,>55%of citizens aged≥65 years suffered from hypertension.[2]China will be faced with more severe blood pressure burden in the near future,as the elderly will expect to account for 30%of the total population by 2050.[3]For patients aged≥60 years,isolated systolic hypertension is the most common hypertension subtype,which is defined as a systolic blood pressure(SBP)of≥140 mmHg and a diastolic blood pressure of<90 mmHg.